Indie Garage Articles

Canada’s Budget 2024 has much for the aftermarket to ponder

Canada’s Budget 2024 has much for the aftermarket to ponder

Canada's Government tabled its Budget 2024 and, while the 400 page document has many broad initiatives, there is much specifically for the aftermarket to take note of. Unlike past years, where initiatives were a closely held secret until final release day, the past...

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AARO moves with EEZE to enhance auto sales trust and safety

The Automotive Aftermarket Retailers of Ontario (AARO) has announced a strategic collaboration with EEZE, a trusted platform for peer‐to‐peer auto sales. This partnership aims to revolutionize the private‐party second‐hand vehicle market in Ontario by providing...

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CAA Atlantic launches mobile service in Halifax

CAA Atlantic has launched a mobile service in Halifax, Nova Scotia through Otto, a mobile automotive services company. Calling it "an evolution of CAA Atlantic's seasonal mobile tire program," Otto offers a variety of automotive services seven days a week, bypassing...

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Under-hood work light offers intense, hands-free lighting 

Automotive lighting solutions company Lumileds offers the Philips Xperion 6000 Under Hood LED Work Light, designed to help make auto service professionals more productive. This advanced LED work light features a motion detection switch that allows mechanics to turn...

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Free ASE webinar: Chrysler Generation 3 hemi engine swap

The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) is hosting a free webinar on Tuesday, April 16 at 4:00 p.m. ET entitled “Chrysler Generation 3 Hemi Engine Swap.” In this webinar, Mark Lake with Summit Racing will cover details about the popular Chrysler...

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Are new vehicle sales an early warning sign for aftermarket?

Are new vehicle sales an early warning sign for aftermarket?

Canadian new vehicle sales may not have an immediate impact on the aftermarket, but the current divergent market may indicate where Canadians’ heads, and wallets, are at in the current economy. While overall new light vehicle sales for the first quarter grew by 15.3%...

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ZF Sachs expands CDC shock line, adds 33 new parts

Full systems aftermarket provider ZF Aftermarket launched 33 new part numbers in March for Sachs Continuous Damping Control (CDC) shock absorbers for approximately 1.6 million passenger vehicles in operation in the U.S. and Canada (USC). The new products expand ZF’s...

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AAPEX’s Joe’s Garage Online webinar series returns 

AAPEX’s Joe’s Garage Online is back. The free online webinar training series is designed to equip shop owners and technicians with the industry-focused training you need to excel in your career and business.  Packed with more tools, tips, and techniques than ever...

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